Consider the following statement.
Investigate the truth and falsehood of what kind of land known is "
Airi Patti
" in ancient India and where it is found
1. It is a reservoir land and is found only in South India.
2. It is a reservoir land and is found only in North India.
3. It is a rice cultivation land and is found only in Bengal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Correct option is A

The Correct answer is(a) Only one
Explanation:
. Statement 1 is  correct. In ancient India (specifically historical South Indian inscriptions), the term " Airi Patti" (or variations like  eri-patti or  eri-land) referred to land endowed for the maintenance of a village  reservoir or tank ( eri). These lands were predominantly found in South India, where tank irrigation was a crucial practice.
. Statement 2 is  incorrect. This land designation was specific to the South Indian administrative and agricultural system.
. Statement 3 is  incorrect. The land was linked to reservoir maintenance for irrigation, not exclusively for rice cultivation in Bengal.
Information Booster:
. The term  eri in Tamil refers to a tank or reservoir, essential for water management in the semi-arid regions of South India.
. Land grants like  eri-patti ensured the upkeep and maintenance of these vital irrigation sources, reflecting a sophisticated local governance system for water resources.
. This land tenure system was prevalent under dynasties like the Cholas and Pallavas in Tamil Nadu.
Additional Knowledge:
Statement 2: It is a reservoir land and is found only in North India.
. Land grants and irrigation systems in North India had different terminologies and were often based on canal irrigation or well irrigation, not typically the tank-based  eri-patti system.
Statement 3: It is a rice cultivation land and is found only in Bengal.
. While Bengal is a major rice-growing region, the term  Airi Patti is not associated with it; Bengal had its own distinct land revenue and tenure systems.